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Jobs and careers in resilience

As the world grapples with new risks related to climate change, compounding events or the interconnection of systems, we are assisting in the emergence of professions with the role to address these issues.

Disaster risk management is a sector that has more than 50 years of existence. It has allowed for both the creation of new professions such as disaster risk managers as well as the adaptation of existing ones in other sectors such as urban planning or insurance.

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PreventionWeb, in tune with the latest developments in the field, seeks to assist these new trends, and bring more information about these new careers in resilience to the global disaster risk reduction community.

To this end, we are hosting a series of interviews with professionals that are trailblazers and leaders in their job, providing concrete examples of what they are doing and recommendations for aspiring professionals. 

Have a look at our interviews below, as well as trainings to enhance your career, and new job opportunities. Get a feel of the jobs of the future!

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Academic programmes across the world which offer education on all levels (including bachelor, master, diploma, etc.) related to disaster risk reduction.
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Trainings related to disaster risk reduction, disaster risk communication, sustainability, resilience, recovery and beyond.

Latest vacancies

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Consultant/institution to conduct analysis and write case study report on coastal climate risk and limits to adaptation in Tabasco province

The Norwegian Red Cross seeks to hire a consultant/firm/institution to undertake a case study on coastal climate risks and opportunities and limits to adaptation in Tabasco province.
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Mexico
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PREPARE Mexico Project Manager (USAID Project)

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Miyamoto International is a global structural engineering and disaster risk reduction firm providing urban resiliency expertise that sustains industries and safeguards communities around the world.

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Mexico City
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Mexico City Program Coordinator, PREPARE II

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Miyamoto International is a global engineering, construction management and project management company that provides critical services that sustain industries and safeguard communities with offices worldwide.

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Mexico City
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Mexico City Program Manager, PREPARE II

Overview

Miyamoto International is a global engineering, construction management and project management company that provides critical services that sustain industries and safeguard communities with offices worldwide.

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Consultancy: Community Impact Study of International Youth Preparedness Program - The Pillowcase Project

The Red Cross Global Disaster Preparedness Center (GDPC) seeks to conduct a community impact study of The Pillowcase Project– a youth preparedness program.

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Research Partner, Comparative Review of The Pillowcase Project, GDPC

The Global Disaster Preparedness Center (GDPC), a joint venture of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and American Red Cross, works with the Red Cross and Red Crescent (RC/RC) network in development and del

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Mexico City
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Regional emergency food security and vulnerable livelihood expert

Team purpose: To act with poor people as a force for change in addressing the causes of poverty, suffering and injustice and alleviating their symptoms

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Mexico City
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Regional emergency food security and vulnerable livelihood expert

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